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February 2012 at the Changi Constructed on a 154,000 sqm site Exhibition Centre. With new it is the first of its kind to bring and innovative showcases, advanced aerospace high-value high-level conferences, business manufacturing technology to forums and breathtaking aerial Singapore. The Rolls-Royce Seletar and static displays, this year’s Campus includes an Assembly show looks set to be bigger and and Test Unit; a Wide Chord Fan more spectacular than ever. Blade manufacturing facility; an Now in its third edition, Advanced Technology Centre; and Singapore Airshow continues a Regional Training Centre. to scale new heights with more Singapore Prime Minister, Mr than 900 exhibitors from 50 Lee Hsien Loong, officially opened Official Launch opening with Sir Simon Robertson, PM Lee Hsien Loong and Rolls- countries, and 266 delegations (Contuned on page 04) Royce executives from 80 countries coming together to strike new deals, make key announcements and share industry insights at this landmark event in Boeing 787 Dreamliner Swings into Singapore 2012. Singapore Airshow has 60 of the top 100 aerospace companies represented. Some 20 airline and industry association CEOs will be present during show week. Singapore Airshow 2012 is set to be the biggest one yet. Covered exhibition space has increased to 50,000 sqm this year, with over 65 of the latest military aircraft, passenger airliners and luxury business oeing’s new mid-size passenger airplane, the airlines around the globe. Singapore Airlines has 20 of jets on display over 100,000 787 Dreamliner, touched down a couple of the higher capacity 787-9 on order. sqm of outdoor space as well Bdays before the show and will be on static Because it is made from lighter composite as participating in the aerial display between Feb. 14-17 at the Singapore Airshow. materials, capable of flying non-stop to many more display. There are 22 national/ The Dreamliner demonstrated its long-range distant cities without having to go through a hub group pavilions, including, for capabilities a few days ago, flying nonstop from airport. That capability for a mid-size jet pleases not the first time, Japan and Ukraine Seattle’s Boeing Field to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi only passengers who would no longer need to detour Pavilions, at the show this year. International Airport -- a distance of 7679 miles to a hub airport, but also airlines who can establish Visitors can look forward to (12,358 km). long-haul routes previously served only by jumbo jets (Contuned on page 04) The 787, has garnered more than 800 orders from requiring many more passengers to be profitable. 011 Your Mission: protect and defend AH-1Z “Zulu” is the most exible, most e ective multi-mission attack helicopter in the world. A fully integrated ight deck provides an unequaled targeting system and digital data link capability while reducing pilot workload. Ready and capable in austere environments, Zulu is highly survivable and combat proven. All while o ering a low acquisition price and life cycle costs. © 2012 Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. bellhelicopter.com | 14 February 2012 DAY ONE Singapore airshow underlines premier status (Contuned from page 01) Rolls-Royce opens several special showcases at this year’s show. To reflect the growth of the Unmanned Aerial new facilities in Vehicles (UAVs) market globally, Singapore Airshow 2012 is featuring the first integrated Singapore (Contuned from page 01) Land Defence and Unmanned Systems Pavilion, showcasing UAVs, Intelligence, the Rolls-Royce facilities, accompanied by Sir Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Simon Robertson, Chairman, Rolls-Royce plc platforms and high-tech land-based defence and Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, Rolls- products and technologies. In addition, the Royce plc, Cedric Foo, Chairman of Jurong Town Green Pavilion will make a return, with a focus Council (JTC), and Leo Yip, Chairman of the on alternative fuels to reduce carbon emissions. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) This year’s Green Pavilion includes a newly at an event attended by dignitaries, customers and added component called ‘Deminars’ (seminars partners. and demonstrations combined). In addition to The Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus represents the popular Business Forums on China and India, remains the choice location for leading aerospace an investment of over S$700 million and this year’s show features the inaugural Southeast companies seeking to establish a presence in will significantly increase the Group’s Asia Business Forum, to help companies this part of the world,” said Lim Kok Kiang, manufacturing capacity and proximity to understand procurement opportunities and make Executive Director, Transport Engineering, customers in the Asia Pacific region. The inroads into key growth markets. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). investment will create over 500 new jobs, Singapore Airshow continues to demonstrate Highlights of the aerial display include the bringing the number of people employed its thought leadership through its highly anticipated Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) by Rolls-Royce in Singapore to over 2,000. key conferences, the Singapore Airshow Aviation F-15SG and F-16C in a first of its kind integrated It is expected that the Group’s value-added Leadership Summit (SAALS) and the Asia aerial display showcasing the skills and contribution in Singapore will increase from Pacific Security Conference (APSEC). SAALS capabilities of its pilots and aircraft; and making 0.3% of GDP currently, to 0.5% of the GDP and APSEC provides a platform for government, their Singapore debut is the Royal Malaysian Air projected in 2015. military and industry leaders to address challenges Force (RMAF) MiG-29N aerial display team, Leo Yip, Chairman of EDB, said, “We and discuss issues facing aviation and regional the “Smokey Bandits”. Other firsts at this year’s congratulate Rolls-Royce on the successful peace and security. show include Australian pilot Tony Blair of Blair completion and opening of its Seletar Jimmy Lau, Managing Director of Experia Aerosports flying the Rebel 300 single propeller campus. This marks a major milestone in Events, organiser of the Singapore Airshow, said, aircraft in the first stunt aerobatic performance the development of Singapore’s aerospace “Response to this year’s show has been very in the history of airshows in Singapore. Also industry, and we are delighted that Rolls-Royce positive and we are delighted that Singapore set to thrill audiences are the “Roulettes” from has made such a significant commitment here. Airshow continues to be the event of choice the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Manufacturing is fast emerging as a key engine for major players from across the aviation Boeing 787 Dreamliner is taking pride of place of growth for our aerospace industry. We spectrum to network, exchange ideas and explore on the tarmac at the static display, making its will continue to partner with industry leaders business opportunities. Despite current economic first appearance in Singapore as part of the third such as Rolls-Royce to build sophisticated uncertainties, we will be putting on our biggest segment of the 787 Dream Tour. The A330 manufacturing capabilities in Singapore.” show yet. This is a promising sign of things to MRTT multi-role tanker from Airbus Military is Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, come for the industry and especially for the Asia- also be on display for the first time in Singapore Rolls-Royce plc, said, “This fantastic facility Pacific region.” on 14 and 15 February. In addition, Airbus is gives Rolls-Royce additional capacity to “Singapore Airshow is the premier aviation exhibiting the ACJ318 corporate jet, which is deliver our record order book. Importantly, event in Asia, and an ideal platform for leading on display for the first time at the Singapore this also marks an important new phase of our companies, top airlines, industry experts and Airshow. relationship with Singapore. For the first time government officials to exchange ideas and “The Asia-Pacific is leading the way in outside our traditional home facilities we will explore new opportunities. This week, we growth for the aviation